Seven practical ways drilling contractors can protect carbide button bits, reduce premature failures and avoid unnecessary replacement purchases.

Learn the telltale signs of worn carbide button drill bits, including wear flats, gauge wear, snakeskin cracks and falling penetration rate.

Understand the professional carbide button bit sharpening process, inspection, profile restoration, safety and when replacement is necessary.

Learn how gauge button wear and anti-taper can affect DTH hole diameter, tool performance and the decision to sharpen or retire a bit.